Material Safety Data Sheet Revision Number: 3 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name AURA EGGSHELL FINISH BASE 4 Product Code K5244X Product Class WATER THINNED PAINT Color All Manufacturer Benjamin Moore & Co. 101 Paragon Drive Montvale, NJ 07645 Phone: 201-573-9600 www.benjaminmoore.com Emergency Telephone Number(s) CANUTEC: 613-996-6666 2. COMPOSITION INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS Hazardous Components Chemical Name CAS-No Weight % (max) Calcium carbonate 471-34-1 15-40% Propylene glycol 57-55-6 1-5% 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview Vapors may be irritating to eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. May cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis. Appearance liquid Odor little or no odor Potential Health Effects Principal Routes of Exposure Acute Effects Eyes Skin Eye contact, skin contact and inhalation. May cause slight irritation. Substance may cause slight skin irritation. Page 1 / 8
Inhalation Ingestion Chronic Effects May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Repeated contact may cause allergic reactions in very susceptible persons. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information. Aggravated Medical Conditions None known HMIS Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 PPE: - HMIS Legend 0 - Minimal Hazard 1 - Slight Hazard 2 - Moderate Hazard 3 - Serious Hazard 4 - Severe Hazard * - Chronic Hazard X - Consult your supervisor or S.O.P. for "Special" handling instructions. Note: The PPE rating has intentionally been left blank. Choose appropriate PPE that will protect employees from the hazards the material will present under the actual normal conditions of use. Caution: HMIS ratings are based on a 0-4 rating scale, with 0 representing minimal hazards or risks, and 4 representing significant hazards or risks. Although HMIS ratings are not required on MSDSs under 29 CFR 1910.1200, Benjamin Moore & Co., has choosen to provide them. HMIS ratings are to be used only in conjunction with a fully implemented HMIS program by workers who have received appropriate HMIS training. HMIS is a registered trade and service mark of the NPCA. HMIS materials may be purchased exclusively from J. J. Keller (800) 327-6868. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES General Advice Eye Contact Skin Contact Inhalation Ingestion Notes To Physician No hazards which require special first aid measures. Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician. Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician. Clean mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water. Consult a physician if necessary. Treat symptomatically 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media Protective Equipment And Precautions For Firefighters Specific Hazards Arising From The Chemical Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. Closed containers may rupture if exposed to fire or extreme heat. Page 2 / 8
Sensitivity To Mechanical Impact Sensitivity To Static Discharge Flash Point Data Flash Point ( F) Flash Point ( C) Flash Point Method Flammability Limits In Air Upper Explosion Limit Lower Explosion Limit No No NFPA Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Instability: 0 Special: Not Applicable NFPA Legend 0 - Not Hazardous 1 - Slightly 2 - Moderate 3 - High 4 - Severe The ratings assigned by Benjamin Moore & Co. are only suggested ratings, the contractor/employer has ultimate responsibilities for NFPA ratings where this system is used. Additional information regarding the NFPA rating system is available from the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) at www.nfpa.org. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions Environmental Precautions Methods For Clean-Up Other Information Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Soak up with inert absorbent material. Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. None known 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Storage Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid breathing vapors, spray mists or sanding dust. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Keep container tightly closed. Keep out of the reach of children. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Limits Hazardous Components Chemical Name ACGIH Alberta British Columbia Ontario Quebec Page 3 / 8
Calcium carbonate N/E 10 mg/m 3 - TWA N/E 10 mg/m 3 - TWAEV containing no asbestos and less than 1% crystalline silica Propylene glycol N/E N/E N/E 10 mg/m 3 - TWAEV for assessing the visibility in a work environment 155 mg/m 3 - TWAEV 50 ppm - TWAEV 10 mg/m 3 - TWAEV N/E Legend ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Alberta - Alberta Occupational Exposure Limits British Columbia - British Columbia Occupational Exposure Limits Ontario - Ontario Occupational Exposure Limits Quebec - Quebec Occupational Exposure Limits N/E - Not established Engineering Measures Personal Protective Equipment Eye/Face Protection Skin Protection Respiratory Protection Hygiene Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Safety glasses with side-shields. Protective gloves and impervious clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Appearance liquid Odor little or no odor Density (lbs/gal) 9.6-9.9 Specific Gravity 1.15-1.19 ph Viscosity (centistokes) Evaporation Rate Vapor Pressure Vapor Density Wt. % Solids 45-55 Vol. % Solids 35-45 Wt. % Volatiles 45-55 Vol. % Volatiles 55-65 VOC Regulatory Limit (g/l) < 50 Boiling Point ( F) 212 Boiling Point ( C) 100 Freezing Point ( F) 32 Freezing Point ( C) 0 Flash Point ( F) Flash Point ( C) Flash Point Method Upper Explosion Limit Lower Explosion Limit 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Page 4 / 8
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability Conditions To Avoid Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products Possibility Of Hazardous Reactions Stable under normal conditions. Prevent from freezing No materials to be especially mentioned None under normal use. Hazardous polymerisation will not occur. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Product Component Calcium carbonate LD50 Oral: 6450 mg/kg (Rat) Propylene glycol LD50 Oral: 20000 mg/kg (Rat) LD50 Dermal: 20800 mg/kg (Rabbit) Chronic Toxicity Carcinogenicity There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product above reportable levels. Ecotoxicity Effects 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Product Acute Toxicity to Fish Acute Toxicity to Aquatic Invertebrates Acute Toxicity to Aquatic Plants Page 5 / 8
Component Acute Toxicity to Fish Propylene glycol LC50: 710 mg/l (Fathead Minnow - 96 hr.) Acute Toxicity to Aquatic Invertebrates Propylene glycol EC50: > 10000 mg/l (Daphnia magna - 24 hr.) Acute Toxicity to Aquatic Plants 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Disposal Method Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, provincial, and local regulations. Local requirements may vary, consult your sanitation department or state-designated environmental protection agency for more disposal options. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION TDG ICAO / IATA IMDG / IMO Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION International Inventories United States TSCA Canada DSL Yes - All components are listed or exempt. No - Not all of the components are listed. One or more component is listed on NDSL. National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) NPRI Parts 1-4 This product contains the following Parts 1-4 NPRI chemicals: Page 6 / 8
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Chemical Name CAS-No Weight % (max) Propylene glycol 57-55-6 1-5% This product may contain trace amounts of (other) NPRI Parts I-4 reportable chemicals. Contact Benjamin Moore & Co. for further information. NPRI Part 5 This product contains the following NPRI Part 5 Chemicals: This product may contain trace amounts of (other) NPRI Part 5 reportable chemicals. Contact Benjamin Moore & Co. for further information. WHMIS Regulatory Status This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR. WHMIS Hazard Class D2B Toxic materials 16. OTHER INFORMATION WARNING! If you scrape, sand, or remove old paint, you may release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH approved respirator to control lead exposure. Clean up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before you start, find out how to protect yourself and your family by logging onto Health Canada @ http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/iyh-vsv/prod/paint-peinture_e.html. Prepared By Revision Date: Revision Summary Product Stewardship Department Benjamin Moore & Co. 360 Route 206 - P.O. Box 4000 Flanders, NJ 07836 866-690-1961 11-Nov-2009 Page 7 / 8
Disclaimer The information contained herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown above. This information is furnished without warranty of any kind. Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determination of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use of these materials and the safety and health of employees. Any use of this data and information must be determined by the user to be in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and local laws and regulations. K5244X End of MSDS Page 8 / 8